Office of
Student Involvement

Student Involvement

Internships and Employment

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Interns and student workers are an integral part of the Rainbow Lounge and LGBTQIA+ Programs and Services. They help keep the lounge orderly and friendly for all visitors and assist in creating inclusive programming for the campus and community.

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Work-Study Positions

Work-Study student staff are directly involved in our daily operations. The majority of responsibilities are for LGBTQIA+ Programs and Services, but some work within other areas of OSI may be required.

This position reports to the assistant director of LGBTQIA+ Programs and Services.

Responsibilities

LGBTQIA+ Programs and Services
  • Assist with questions or concerns in the Rainbow Lounge and track usage of this space
  • Assist in the coordination of at least one program each semester
  • Assist with planning, organizing and implementing signature events, such as the LGBTQIA+ Ice Cream Social, Ally Photo, Transgender Day of Remembrance, LGBTQIA+ Student Leadership Retreat, Pride Month and the Lavender Graduate and Pride Awards Banquet
  • Assist with peer education programming
  • Coordinate publicity and promotion of LGBTQIA+ Programs and Services through print, social media and tabling opportunities
Office of Student Involvement
  • Adequately respond to questions or concerns at the front desk or over the phone
  • Data entry, mailing and other clerical duties, as assigned
  • Open or close the front desk, as needed

Qualifications

  • Must be Work-Study eligible
  • Able to work effectively with diverse populations of students
  • Excellent administrative, planning, organizational, communication (verbal and written) and computer skills
  • Must be team oriented, have initiative and be self-motived
  • Able to maintain confidentiality
  • Preference given to candidates who have knowledge related to LGBTQIA+ communities

Compensation

  • $8.00-$9.25 per hour
  • Up to 17 hours per week
  • A flexible work schedule is promoted. Hours are scheduled between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., plus additional evening events and activities.

Application timeline

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LGBTQIA+ Student Ambassadors

Our Student Ambassador program allows students to practice leadership, public speaking, and work towards a more inclusive campus for LGBTQIA folks while promoting the LGBTQIA+ Programs & Services office. Students Ambassadors will go to classes, as requested by instructors, to introduce themselves as friendly faces on campus and to talk about the programs and services that help support LGBTQIA students during their time at UMKC.

All current students, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are eligible to be part of this program.

If interested, please submit an interest form on our RooGroups page. You can also access the interest form through this link to the LGBTQIA Programs & Services RooGroups.